Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II vs Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
Both are Fujifilm X mount zooms for everyday and standard prime — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II | Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 16-55mm | 18-135mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | APS-C | APS-C |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X |
Which should you buy?
- the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II opens wider (f/2.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II covers 16-55mm and the Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR covers 18-135mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
Where to buy
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR IISee price on Amazon
Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WRSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II and the Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR?
The Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II is 16-55mm f/2.8 zoom, APS-C; the Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom, APS-C. Both fit the Fujifilm X mount.
Which is better in low light, the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II or the Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR?
The Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II — its f/2.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/3.5-5.6 of the other.
Do the Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II and Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Fujifilm X mount lenses, so they fit Fujifilm X-T/X-H/X-Pro/X-E/X-S series (APS-C).
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